Quote#God & Faith
Wherever I may spend my little remainder of life, my frequent and…
Quote byWinfield Scott · 1786–1866
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Secretary of War Simon Cameron, detailing some disagreements with the actions and policies of General McCellan, and requesting to be granted a retirement (9 August 1861)..
English (original)
wherever I may spend my little remainder of life, my frequent and latest prayer will be, "God save the Union!"
— Winfield Scott
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